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Australia Day Award recipient Sergeant Justin Kurban, an aviation technician with 37 Squadron, RAAF Base Richmond. Story by Corporal Jacob Joseph.

Decade of aviation innovation honoured

26/01/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 699 Views 0 Comments 35 Squadron, Air Mobility Group’s (AMG), Australia Day Honours, No. 37 Squadron, RAAF Richmond

An avionics technician who developed bespoke secure communications for C-27J Spartan aircraft and rapidly assembled a Hercules maintenance crew for

Squadron Leader Catherine Humphries with the "It's Home It's Mawson" sign at the research station. Story by Corporal Veronica O’Hara.

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Breaking ground in Antarctica

26/01/202409/02/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 706 Views 0 Comments Antarctica

Before the Antarctic ice breaker arrived at nearby Davis research station, Mawson’s winter expeditioners anticipated the “tantalising promise” of fresh

Commander Rose Apikotoa addresses family, Defence members and guests at the handover takeover ceremony conducted at HMAS Moreton, Queensland. Story by Lieutenant Rebecca Williamson. Photo by Corporal Brett Sherriff.

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When one achieves, we all achieve

26/01/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 801 Views 0 Comments HMAS Moreton

Commander Rose Apikotoa recently became the first Australian of Tongan heritage to take a Navy command role, as the Commanding

Air Force airborne electronics analyst Aircraftman Mujtaba "Mitch" Hakimi from 292 SQN at RAAF Base Edinburgh, South Australia. Story by Flight Lieutenant Nick O’Connor.

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From war-torn Afghanistan to the RAAF

26/01/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 730 Views 0 Comments

Growing up in an ethnic minority family in Afghanistan, Aircraftman Mujtaba Hakimi (Mitch) lived in constant fear of violence at

Ian 'Blue' Macgregor on enlistment day and on the flight deck.

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Humble servant retires after 50 years

14/01/202414/01/2024 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2633 Views 1 Comment

Warrant Officer Ian ‘Blue’ Macgregor joined the RAAF on 8 January 1974 as a 15-year-old radio apprentice from Western Australia

A 500lb unexploded ordnance after detonation during Operation Render Safe, Nauru. Story by Captain Karam Louli. Photos by Corporal Sam Price.

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Risky business just another day at the office

20/12/202320/12/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 3142 Views 0 Comments Nauru, Operation Render Safe, UXO

It might have been a relatively simple task for Sergeant David Bailey, but rendering safe a 500lb bomb amidst vital

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Inspiration to reach for the stars

08/12/202308/12/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1672 Views 0 Comments astronaut, Defence Space Command

A career in space might seem like reaching for the stars – for Katherine Bennell-Pegg this is a reality. CAPTION: Astronaut

RAAF Aircraftwoman Eloise Hiller-Stanbrook (left) receiving the Sergeant Wendy Jones award from Flight Lieutenant Brook Steege (middle) and Alison Meade at the Army School of Health graduation at Latchford Barracks. Story by Corporal Luke Bellman. Photo by Lance Corporal Tyson Grant.

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Top student continues medic legacy

08/12/202308/12/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1646 Views 0 Comments Army School of Health

For Aircraftwoman Eloise Hiller-Stanbrook, being named the top Air Force student at the Army School of Health means continuing a

From left, Wing Commander Ivan Benitez-Aguirre, Group Captain John Carroll and Flight Lieutenant Laura Dahl at the entrance to the newly reopened RAAF Base Glenbrook chapel. Story by Flight Lieutenant Katrina Thomasson.

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Chapel renovated for local community

08/12/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1307 Views 0 Comments RAAF Glenbrook

Taking inspiration from lessons learnt on deployment, the chapel at RAAF Base Glenbrook has been transformed from an old and

Australian Army soldiers compete as part of the Gallipoli Barracks Army Combatives Tournament finals in Brisbane. story by Captain Cody Tsaousis. Photo by Corporal Nicole Dorrett.

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Perfecting hand-to-hand combat

06/12/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1435 Views 0 Comments 2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment (Queensland Mounted Infantry), 7th Brigade, ADF Sport, Gallipoli Barracks

Soldiers tested themselves physically and mentally as part of the Gallipoli Barracks combatives tournament in November. CAPTION: Australian Army soldiers compete